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OscarMartinez
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Mar 07, 2025
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How can I convert multiple heic to jpg on mac

I recently transferred a bunch of photos from my iPhone to my Mac, and found that they were all in HEIC format, a total of more than 2,000 photos! 😭 Now I want to convert heic to JPG on Mac, but her...
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    Nguyenais
    Mar 07, 2025

    TunessBro HEIC Converter for Mac is the best app for doing this. I have been using this app on my MacBook Pro for years and it is much better than the command line and preview tools.

    I followed this tutorial and converted 800 heic files successfully.

    https://www.osxmac.com/batch-convert-heic-to-jpg-mac

    It supports batch conversion and keeps all exif data of original heic images. This is the preferred way to convert .heic to .jpg on any Mac!

     

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Dvoraky
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Mar 07, 2025

Preview is a lightweight image viewing and editing tool built into macOS that requires no additional installation when it comes to convert heic to jpg on macOS. It supports a wide range of image formats, provides basic editing features (cropping, labeling, annotating, etc.), and quickly converts files through a simple interface.

1. When you double-click a HEIC image, the system will automatically open it with the "Preview" application.

2. Click File > Export in the top menu bar.

3. In the pop-up window, you can customize a few options for HEIC to JPG conversion on Mac.

  • Format: Select JPEG.
  • Quality: The sliding bar can adjust the compression ratio (default 100% without distortion, the lower the value, the smaller the file).
  • Location: Specify the save path (e.g. desktop or new folder).

4. Click "Save" to finish the conversion.

Does it support batch conversion? Currently, Preview does not support batch conversion from HEIC to JPEG on Mac, but you can use the following techniques. Hold down the Option key and drag the selected HEIC files to the preview window, and then export them to JPG one by one. Or use Automator to create a workflow for batch conversion (some technical skills are required).

Preview is the most straightforward solution to convert HEIC to JPG on Mac. It requires no installation, is easy to use, and is completely free of charge, making it ideal for quick conversions of small amounts of files. Its advantage lies in its deep integration with the system, strong compatibility, and the ability to visually preview changes in image quality. 

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